Tamil Nadu Style Coconut Chutney Recipe - For Idli And Dosa

You must try this quick and easy Tamil Nadu Style Coconut Chutney recipe made from fresh grated coconut, green chillies, ginger and tempered with mustard seeds, urad dal and red chillies. Serve on the side with any South Indian Breakfast and enjoy.

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Tamil Nadu Style Coconut Chutney Recipe - For Idli And Dosa
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The Tamil Nadu Coconut Chutney Recipe is made from fresh coconut which is ground along with green chilies and ginger and then tossed along with a dash of Lemon or Yogurt that makes it tangy and opens up your palates. This chutney is very simple to make and a very popular accompaniment for all the breakfast dishes in South India. 

Serve the Tamil Nadu Coconut Chutney Recipe along with Dosa'sIdli's and Vegetable Rava Upma's to enjoy your breakfast meal. 

If you are looking for more Chutney Recipes, here are some that you can serve for your Breakfast: 

  1. Dhaniya Pudina Chutney Recipe (Green Chutney)
  2. Lahsun ki Chutney | A Spicy Garlic Chutney
  3. Date and Tamarind Chutney Recipe | Khajur Imli Chutney

Course: Side Dish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep in

10 M

Cooks in

10 M

Total in

20 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Fresh coconut , grated
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3/4 cup Lukewarm Water
  • Salt , to taste
  • Ingredients for Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
  • 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
  • 1 teaspoon Oil , for seasoning
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves , finely chopped
  • 1 Dry Red Chilli , broken

How to make Tamil Nadu Style Coconut Chutney Recipe - For Idli And Dosa

  1. To begin making the Tamil Nadu Coconut Chutney Recipe, into a mixer grinder; add the fresh coconut, green chillies, and ginger along with warm water and blend to make a smooth coconut chutney.

  2. The addition of warm/ hot water prevents the coconut chutney from getting curdled and sticky. Transfer the Tamil Nadu coconut chutney into a bowl and stir in the lemon juice and salt to taste.

  3. The next step is to make the tadka.

  4. Heat oil in a small pan on medium heat; add mustard seeds, urad dal and allow it to crackle and the dal to turn golden brown. Once the dal turns brown, add the curry leaves and red chillies and saute for a few seconds. Once done turn off the heat.

  5. Spoon the tadka over the Tamil Nadu Coconut Chutney & serve.

  6. Serve the delicious Tamil Nadu Coconut Chutney Recipe along with Dosa'sIdli's and Vegetable Rava Upma's or any other dish you want to savor it with.